Dr. Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth

Associate Professor

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Biography

Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth is an Associate Professor in English Education at NYU Steinhardt, actively engaged in the Multilingual Multicultural Studies Unit of the Department of Teaching and Learning. She co-founded the ISEP, a program aimed at fostering English conversation experiences among international students, spouses, and families at NYU. Miriam has a robust academic background in language acquisition, having developed programs that support second-language learner education. Her research interests include cross-cultural communication and language mediation, focusing on how individual and group perceptions affect language learning. She is a recognized leader in her field, serving on various educational task forces and has mentored numerous second-language educators. Miriam directs Doctoral Programs in Multilingual and Multicultural Studies, emphasizing Bilingual Education and TESOL. Her teaching and contributions have earned her multiple awards including the Bilingual Teacher of the Year by the New York State Association for Bilingual Education. She is also the recipient of the Bilingual Education Research Lifetime Achievement Award and other prestigious accolades, marking her commitment to supporting diverse linguistic backgrounds in education and research.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Steinhardt

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Master's degree preferred but not required for 54-credit track
Application Checklist
  • Résumé/CV
  • MCC Essay (Research Area/Topic)
  • Writing Sample (Master's thesis or equivalent)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.